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Sun Times in Gresham
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gresham?
Sunrise in Gresham on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 6:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gresham?
Sunset in Gresham on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 7:48 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gresham?
Morning golden hour in Gresham ends at 7:09 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:09 PM.
How long is the day in Gresham?
On Monday, August 31, 2026 in Gresham there are 13 hours and 18 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gresham?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gresham at 1:09 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Gresham?
In Gresham, sunset is at 7:48 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:35 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:19 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gresham?
Twilight in Gresham lasts approximately 107 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Gresham?
The earliest sunrise in Gresham in 2026 is at 5:20 AM on June 10 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gresham?
The latest sunset in Gresham in 2026 is at 9:02 PM on June 20 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gresham?
After sunset at 7:48 PM in Gresham, civil twilight ends at 8:19 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:35 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gresham shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Gresham
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gresham on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 07m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 26m |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 32m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 55m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 40m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 19m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 06m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 58m |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 30m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:26 PM | 8h 44m |